Product Description
Type Snorkel fountain pen and pencil set
Product Name Clipper Snorkel Set
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA (imprinted on cap and barrel) -- 1952-59.
Length Pen is 5-9/16", pencil is just over 5".
Filling System The fountain pen is a snorkel filler, which is working very well after we restored it with a new sac, O-ring, and point gasket. The pencil take 0.9mm leads which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism. It's working well, and we'll include a small pack of leads.
Color Grey bodies with chrome plated caps with a lined pattern, and gold plated trim. White dots.
Nib MEDIUM (Marked M4) 14k gold Sheaffer's Triumph style nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material. The nib has a gentle "Waverly" upturn.
Condition Excellent + condition, in box, with paperwork. This is a beautifully colored, shiny pen and pencil set that is pleasing to the eye. The fountain pen has light to moderate wear with the worst marks around the imprint and toward the top of the barrel. The cap is near mint with microscratching only, but not dents or dings. The mechanical pencil is dainty. It has light scratching on the cap and barrel. The cap band and clip on both pieces are beautiful. The white dots on both pieces are clear. The imprints on both pieces are clear.